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@Rosie Girl: Nothing but love and hugs for you right now.
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@runnerd: yay for the good news!
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@runnerd: With perfectly almost doubling hCG that's absolutely great news! I have no doubts everything will be fine on your u/s. Maybe she was wrong about the 9 like you said.
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@Rosie Girl: I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your family.
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@runnerd: That's great!! Awesome numbers!
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Thanks ladies!!
@marionberry: I pray pray you are right! It's amazing how easily and quickly we get attached to this little invisible babies.
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@runnerd: SO THRILLED for you!!! What great news
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@char54: ya'll all have such sweet comments, wish I could get myself to feel as good about the results as y'all!
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@runnerd: So happy to see almost doubling of your HCG! Fingers are crossed for positive U/S results next week!
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Felt my first twinge of possible m/s & nausea...but I'm not sure if it's related to my current illness or the fact that I haven't eaten much all day. I am so congested that I can't taste, and frankly if I can't taste I don't want to eat, lol. I've tried to get down yogurt, crackers, and toast but I'm still feeling ultra queasy. Waiting for DH to come back with my supper! Maybe that will help and I'll find out it's not baby-induced sickness at all.
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@char54: Ick, sorry to hear that! Hopefully it passes quick/doesn't get worse! I've been feeling it every day this week too, and especially at work, it's not too fun...
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@char54: I hope it's a one time thing and not m/s just for your sake. I certainly have not encountered any sort of m/s (other than a few bouts of nauseousness after I eat) and today was gulfing down pizza for lunch. I sure hope it stays this way.
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@Rosie Girl: I just had to post to tell you that you and your family are in my prayers.
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@Rosie Girl: I am so sorry for your loss. xo
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@runnerd: Yay that's fabulous news, so excited and optimistic for you! I totally think the HCG trumps the measurements since its seems like those can maybe vary a bit, still praying for your sticky baby.
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@LittleGBee: hope you have a great appt today!
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@MrsStormy: I keep re-reading your comment to reassure myself
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@runnerd: Thanks!
We just going back from our appointment and everything looks great! BabyG is measuring right on track at 7 weeks exactly and we saw it's heart thumping away. It was a little chaotic to experience that with a squirmy 13 month old, so it hasn't quite sunk in yet! Off to go spend the rest of the day with my sweet family.
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@LittleGBee: awe yay! great report!
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@LittleGBee: Awesome!!! I wish so much I could see the baby's heartbeat. I'm 7 weeks today and my appointment is in 2 more weeks...as it gets closer I am getting more anxious/excited!!
My neighbor had her 16 month old grand daughter over and asked if my dog could come visit because she loves dogs. I was worried because even though he's a gentle giant, he's a 60 pound bulldog and often doesn't know how big he is. He's great with older kids but has never really been around babies so I was worried.
But he did great! He seemed to know she was more delicate than my 5 and 6 year old cousins. They were so sweet together, giving each other kisses ...he let her pet him, pull on his ear and then curled up to cuddle with him. It was a huge relief!!!
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@LittleGBee: Great to hear! So happy your LO is happy and healthy in there.
@char54: You poor thing for having to wait that long! I'd be going nuts! I have my second ultrasound at the RE in about 3 weeks, and I can't wait to get back in and see our little peanut.
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@LittleGBee: Oh yay for a good appointment!
@char54: Your dog sounds so precious! I'm sorry you have to wait 2 more weeks, although I totally understand your pain, it makes it extra hard to wait when you see all the other girls on this board getting to see/hear heartbeats and such and knowing yours wont be for a while, here's hoping those 2 weeks fly by for you!
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@char54: yay, glad your dog is awesome! You can mark that off your concerns list. ours are little jerks so its definitely a worry of mine.
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@runnerd: We have a kitten and I sure hope she mellows down over the next 7-8 months. Most of the time she's sweet, but when she's in her playful mode she'll lightly bite and scratch and I don't want her getting a hold of the baby.
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@marionberry: I'm sure she well - and probably better that she's young and adaptable instead of old and grumpy
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Well ladies I was officially outed to my supervisor, she mentioned something about babies and how my timeline was coming so I tried to just be vague (clearly I'm a terrible liar) and she just asked if I was pregnant, just like that! I'm okay with it though because she's also a friend and I would eventually tell her because of appointments and such, plus I was feeling pretty gross today. Not that long ago she had a miscarriage that I knew about so she has promised to not tell anyone until I'm ready for it too, it feels so weird to have someone to talk to about it other than my family!
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So sad for RosieGirl
I can't even imagine, though I know many have gone through these things and continue on to have healthy babies. Praying for peace for you, RosieGirl. @runnerd: the HcG results sound just perfect! Feeling relieved for you!
@char54: I somehow missed your update about not moving! I'm so glad you have that all settled and thrilled for you that you get to stay near your family
And hooray for @littlegbee!!! SO exciting! My appointment is on Monday (and I think also @futuremama's) and I hope our appointments go as well!
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@MrsStormy: It really is nice for people to know right? I love having a few coworkers I can talk to about it, even if I'm keeping it a secret from the rest. And now my boss encourages me to leave early since he knows I'm fatigued.
@Mamamagpie: Good luck on your appointment. I'm sure all will go well. It's super exciting!
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Sitting in the airport on the way home. Had some brown spotting in Thurs night. Wasn't too worried, but it changed to dark red yesterday afternoon. Had an exam by the doc at the resort, and he said it doesn't look good. They couldn't get me in for an u/s before we left. Now we have to wait until we're back in the US. I'd give anything to be home right now.
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@futuremama: I'm so sorry you have that stress while traveling. Prayers and hugs to you. Try to just keep your spirits up until you can see your doctor.
I've had more red spotting last night since my last episode on Monday. My HCG doubled from Tues to Thurs, so I'm trying to keep my spirits up as well.
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@runnerd: thanks. That makes me a bit more optimistic. I have an appt on Mon afternoon, but I'm not sure I can wait that long. I'm going to call the doctor as soon as we land and see what she says.
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@futuremama: I am SO sorry you have to worry about that, especially on vacation. I'm hoping and praying that everything is okay. Did he say why it didn't look good? Maybe he's just going off the spotting, which we know can be normal. I hope your flight goes by quickly and you're able to get an ultrasound soon.
@runnerd: Poor you!! I'm sure since your HCG is doubling though everything is fine and you might just be one of those ladies who spots throughout the first trimester. Isn't this just the most stressful time?? I find it worse than the 2ww, always checking the toilet paper when I go to the bathroom, worrying about every little cramp and twinge....can't wait until the second trimester!!
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@futuremama: how scary, I am so sorry you're having to go through the uncertainty away from home. Will be thinking of you, and sending lots of prayers.
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@runnerd: I'm with @char54 on this, I think maybe you will just be someone who has some spotting for a little bit. I'm sure you guys will be ok
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@char54: @MamaMagpie: thank you ladies. you have no idea how much your words help. i swing from feelings of extreme optimism to no hope. This has been the hardest week. And today I have to go to a double baby shower for DH's cousins. When I'm scared to even imagine the future right now.
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@futuremama: I'm so sorry you're going through this, especially on your vacation when you're not with your own creature comforts. What I'd recommend is going in to the ED when you get home if you want an ultrasound right away. That would prevent you from waiting until your doctor's office opens on Monday. My prayers are with you!
@runnerd: So sorry you continue to have spotting. It is normal for some moms to spot the entire pregnancy, and that just may be your norm. It really sucks because that's got to stress you out. When do you go in for an appointment again? As long as hCG keeps doubling, your baby is just fine!
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@runnerd: Oh and if you don't feel comfortable at a baby shower you don't have to go. Do what's most comfortable for you!
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I need a little advice :
I have a good friend who has been struggling with infertility for a year and a half and has been pretty open with me about it. I've kept our plans pretty quiet - no one knew we were trying, only family knows we're pregnant - DH is a pretty private person and her husband is his best friend so we didn't tell anyone else yet. She is currently waiting for a referral to a specialist but thinks it might be a couple of months.
Lately she's been making a bunch of comments like "Are you guys trying yet?' "It would be so awesome if we both got pregnant this summer or fall!" and I feel like a fraud since I know I'm already pregnant. One of our other good friends just announced her pregnancy (first month trying) and I feel like when I announce mine it will be a dagger as she thinks I have no immediate plans to even start trying.
I struggle with: should i tell her via text so she can have her own reaction and not feel like she has to be happy? Will she be pissed that I'm assuming she'll be sad and would want me to tell her in person like we'll tell our other friends?
I just want to be as sensitive as possible and as we get closer to making an announcement (2 weeks probably to our friends) I get more nervous about hurting her feelings. I know I would be frustrated if the tables were turned.
Any thoughts?
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@char54: I wouldn't text the news - even though it may be a sensitive topic for her, I think hearing it verbally would be best. If you are worried that she may need her own time to absorb and process the news, maybe a short phone call would be the best option?
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@char54: I dealt with infertility for a year while many of my friends got pregnant their first time trying. While they had told me that they were trying (different than what you're going through) I still preferred that I found out about their pregnancies via text in both instances. It gave me the ability to have an outward appearance of "congratulations, I'm so happy for you" and allowed me to cry on the other side of the phone. I would've felt really bad had it been in person and I didn't seem over the moon for them. This is a thing infertile women deal with a lot and they really are happy for their friends that get pregnant, but in that first instant they're usually really hurt that it happens for everyone else and not themselves. And for you, I'd recommend telling your friend sooner rather than later. You'd never want her to hear about it from someone else. When you talk to her, I'd also explain why you didn't mention it to her, perhaps that you were trying to protect her feelings. Just my two cents, coming from that perspective. I think she'll certainly understand and be very happy for you.
I can't even imagine, though I know many have gone through these things and continue on to have healthy babies. Praying for peace for you, RosieGirl. 
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